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Understanding the COVID-19 Cicada variant (BA.3.2): Symptoms, spread and protection

By Stony Brook Medicine  
   April 03, 2026

COVID-19 continues to evolve, and new variants remain part of that cycle. The latest variant gaining attention is officially known as SARS-CoV-2 Variant BA.3.2, or more commonly called the "Cicada" variant. Like other recent subvariants, such as Nimbus and Stratus, BA.3.2 is part of the ongoing evolution of the virus, with mutations that may influence how easily it spreads and how the immune system responds.

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